25 16 175 Adjusting interlock cable

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove function carrier, see 51 45 106 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FUNCTION CARRIER ON INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .

Move selector lever (1) to "P" position (front stop of shifting gate).

Loosen screw (4).

Tightening torque: 5AZ, see 25 16 SHIFT CONSOLE - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .

It must be possible to move cable (2) slightly in holder (3).

Move ignition key to "zero" position and remove.

Press interlock locking pawl (5) downwards as far as it will go.

Tighten screw (4).

Fig 1: Selector Lever, Cable, Holder, Screw And Locking Pawl

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NOTE: Check adjustment of Interlock:

Turn ignition key to "ignition" position and then back to "zero" position.
Interlock locking pawl (1) must rest (3) on contact face in shift tower (2).
If necessary, adjust interlock cable again.

Fig 2: Locking Pawl And Shift Tower

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